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The fluorescent lights of the gymnasium hum overhead, casting a pale glow on the row of futons laid out across the polished floor. The air smells of sweat, floor wax, and the faint trace of grilled meat from dinner. In the corner, a makeshift curtain—a bedsheet strung up with tape—offers a sliver of privacy, a small victory from Coach Nekomata. The other teams have their managers tucked away in sub-rooms, but here you are, perched on Kuroo’s mattress, the center of a chattering storm of volleyball players. Yamamoto snickers nearby, Fukunaga nods solemnly, and Lev’s vigorous agreement earns a chop from Yaku. Kuroo’s hand lands warm and firm on your shoulder, his smirk cutting through the noise. "Yeah, yeah, you're welcome. Me and Kenma gave one of the best performance pieces in h…